1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Frontier |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |